Indiana State Police urge caution as record holiday travel approaches

INDIANA— As the Fourth of July holiday week begins, the Indiana State Police (ISP) is urging drivers to prioritize safety on the roads, anticipating record-breaking…

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Monroe County Democrats seek volunteers for county fair booth outreach

BLOOMINGTON — The Monroe County Democrats will host a vendor booth at this year’s Monroe County Fair, aiming to engage with voters, distribute freebies, and…

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Registered sex offender jailed again after 22 days for parole violation

COLUMBUS — A Columbus man, Michael O. Kent, 36, is back behind bars just 22 days after his release, following his arrest for allegedly violating…

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Flooding closes multiple roads in Lawrence County

BEDFORD — Heavy rainfall overnight combined with releases from the Monroe Dam have led to significant localized flooding, prompting the closure of several roads in…

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Loogootee Post Office expected to reopen within two weeks after tornado closure

LOOGOOTEE— The Loogootee Post Office is expected to resume full operations within the next one to two weeks, ending a closure that has lasted more…

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Bloomington Farmers’ Market to host International Kiswahili Day and Harvest for the World Celebration

BLOOMINGTON— The Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market is set to host a vibrant dual celebration this Saturday, July 5th, marking both International Kiswahili Day and “Harvest…

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Real Recovery’s Unhoused Program receives grant to aid Daviess County homeless

DAVIESS CO. – Real Recovery’s Anthony Community Funding for the Unhoused has been awarded an $858 grant from Our Community Foundation’s 2025 Fast Grant Program….

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Wally the corpse flower blooms in Bloomington, drawing crowds and noses

BLOOMINGTON — A rare and notoriously pungent event is once again unfolding in Bloomington as “Wally,” the resident Amorphophallus titanum — commonly known as a…

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Brownstown bank robber sentenced to 20 years

BROWNSTOWN — A Jackson County man who pleaded guilty to robbing a Brownstown bank in February 2024 was sentenced to 20 years in prison on…

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Skydiving at 89: Bedford woman proves age is just a number in daring leap

FRANKFORT — For many, 89 years old might conjure images of quiet days and gentle pursuits. But for Diane Anderson, a vibrant resident of Bedford,…

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